While we are strong advocates of living a life of moderation, we understand how hard it is to avoid overindulging during the holidays. Here's a great little recipe to help you recover from the holiday "cheer"!

Antioxidant Smoothie

1 cup almond or coconut milk

1/2 cup frozen pineapple or mango chunks

1 fresh banana

1 tablespoon coconut oil

1/2 - 1 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1 teaspoon chia seeds

Blend ingredients. Pour in glass. Enjoy.

Turmeric is mostly known as a spice used in curries. But did you know that it is believed that turmeric (and curcumin that is a component of turmeric) are well known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Curcumen works to neutralize the free-radicals that float through our bodies. Free-radicals are unstable molecules (missing an electron) that wreck havoc on the body. Also, curcumin behaves like an NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen/Advil or naproxen/Aleve ) by blocking the COX-1 & COX-2 enzymes in the body - thus stopping the transmission of a pain signal.

While it is unknown how much turmeric must actually be consumed on a daily basis, adding a little to your shake on a regular basis can help with keeping you healthy this holiday season!